The Resurrection Project’s mission is to build relationships and challenge individuals to act on their faith and values by creating community ownership, building community wealth, and serving as stewards of community assets.

TRPtv

Welcome to TRPtv!

TRPtv is your inside look into how The Resurrection Project is working with partners and neighbors to create healthy communities throughout Chicago.

On TRPtv, you’ll find out about community news, resources, and events happening in vibrant neighborhoods like Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, and Melrose Park.

TRPtv’s mission is to provide access to information in the areas of immigration, community safety, housing, financial wellness, and other topics relevant to helping create a healthy communities in Chicago.

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This month on TRPtv:
Students return to live at La Casa Student Housing

In this episode of TRPtv, La Casa students discuss why the programs at La Casa have helped stabilize them academically.

Previous Episodes

A breast cancer support group is helping Latinas in Chicago

ELLAS (En La Lucha A Sobrevivir, or In the Fight to Survive) is a breast cancer support group created by The Resurrection Project. The goal: to provide Latinas, one of the most at-risk demographics for breast cancer, the support and resources they need to fight breast cancer.

Helping a community invest in itself

TRP offers free workshops and counseling for people interested in purchasing their first home. At our annual housing fair in Cicero, we connected people with lenders and Realtors to help them get on the path to successful home ownership.

The Entrepreneur Training Program

TRP hosted a six-week Entrepreneur Training Program to help area small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs gain the skills they need to succeed.

The Resurrection Basketball League

The Resurrection Basketball League takes place every year throughout different gang hotspots in Pilsen. The goal? To engage area youth in sports and to promote a message of peace in our neighborhoods. In this episode, meet some of the young leaders making a difference in their neighborhoods.

A Community United Against Violence.

For years, TRP has worked with partners on safety initiatives to help address violence in Pilsen and other communities. In this episode, we highlight our work with the Mayor’s Office and a new education campaign to engage neighbors in order to address recent gang activity in Pilsen.

La Casa Student Housing 2014 Graduation Ceremony

TRP celebrated its 2014 La Casa graduates with a first annual ceremony highlighting the importance of higher education in our communities.

Congressman Luis Gutierrez joins The Resurrection Project and Second Federal Credit Union for launch of a new citizenship application loan

TRP and its partners announced the launch of a new Citizenship Application Loan that is helping to remove the financial barrier to citizenship for our communities.